Barbican Hill, Looe, Cornwall, PL13.
Looe is a popular fishing town on the south east coast of Cornwall, with its spectacular rugged coastline with beaches and estuaries and pretty villages and towns such as Polperro and Fowey. A number of the homes in Looe occupy elevated spots, offering some of the best views in the town, and it's easy to see why it's such a sought-after location for anyone looking for a coastal landmark house in a quiet and private position. The town enjoys a mix of traditional seaside charm with gorgeous natural scenery and maritime heritage, and is situated at the mouth of the River Looe, either side of the estuary, and divided into East and West Looe.
There is a bustling fishing harbour, beautiful sheltered and sandy East Looe Beach, perfect for swimming, and a selection of local shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, including the Sardine Factory and Greek restaurant Yamas, both owned by award-winning chef Ben Palmer, as well as Choklet, a thriving cocktail and chocolate tasting bar. Looe is also the prime location set for the popular British TV series Beyond Paradise.
There are excellent opportunities for a variety of watersports, including sailing, as well as the South West Coast Path, providing scenic walks with breathtaking views, leading to hidden beaches and dramatic cliffs. With everything within a short walk into town, Looe offers a rare blend of coastal living and community convenience.
There is a golf club and also the championship course and other leisure facilities at St Mellion, about 16 miles away. There are primary and secondary schools and an active community including Looe Carnival Week and Looe Food Festival.
Also, within easy access, is the spectacular North Cornish coast with its surf beaches around Padstow and the Camel Estuary. To the north east, on the other side of the River Tamar, is the lovely, ancient stannary and market town of Tavistock and the Dartmoor National Park beyond.
The A38 is about 10 miles away, leading to Plymouth, Exeter and the M5 motorway. There is a station providing services to Liskeard, from where there are mainline connections to London (Paddington), via Plymouth and Exeter. From Plymouth there are ferries to France and Spain. The whole of Devon and Cornwall is accessible from Looe within an hour and a half from Exmoor to Land's End; that's at least 400 beaches! Looe is not only a vibrant town in it's own right but is also at the centre of all that Cornwall and Devon has to offer.
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